An Environment Resource Center Asset
from Graphic Communications
Forest certification is a tool that assures buyers of forest products that such products originate from well-managed forests. Credible programs are audited by third-party certifying bodies, and products are tracked from forest to end user through auditable tracking systems.
Read on to understand the importance, process and implication of working with forest-certified materials and service providers, like Graphic Communications. Put the stories below together with other resources from our Environment pages to increase your overall comprehension:
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Verso’s SimplyGreen: Wood as a Source for Biofuel
Increasing the use of biofuels is becoming a hot topic as people around the globe explore options for mitigating global climate change.
Major Decline Seen in Illegal Logging
Illegal logging in the world’s forests has fallen by nearly a quarter since 2002, according to what claims to be the most thorough analysis yet.
Groups Sue to Stop GE Trees Release in Southern United States
Conservation organizations sued the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture over its approval of open-air field tests of a genetically engineered (GE) hybrid of eucalyptus tree.
Paper Industry Tests Genetically Altered Trees
Plans to plant forests of genetically altered eucalyptus trees in seven Southern states have generated more cries from critics.
Suburbanization Spreads Through U.S. Southern Forests
New website uses Google Earth to show impact of suburban growth, pest and disease outbreaks, surface mining and other threats to southern U.S. forests.
Destruction of Ancient Forests at Lowest Level for 20 Years, Says UN
A UN report reveals a strongly positive trend towards better protection of the planet’s most unique and sensitive areas of land and sea.
A Summary Comparison of SFI and FSC Certification in North America
This document provides a comparison of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) programs in North America.
Under Pressure USDA Forced to Re-examine GE Eucalyptus Permitting
Groups force USDA to re-release its draft environmental assessment on genetically engineered eucalyptus trees for southern U.S. forests.
Metafore’s Forest Certification Glossary
Refer to this glossary from Metafore to learn about forest certification terminology.
Metafore’s Forest Certification Resource Center
Metafore’s Forest Certification Resource Center can help businesses and consumers make informed decisions about forest certification.
Paper Fiber Cycle FAQs
Metafore has compiled answers to frequently asked questions about the paper fiber cycle in Canada and the United States.
Defining the Paper Fiber Cycle
Browse through this document from Metafore to learn about the paper fiber cycle.
The Fiber Cycle in Canada and the United States
This presentation from Metafore explains how tree fiber for paper products is utilized and managed in Canada and the United States.
Launch of Pilot Project to Increase Forest Certification in Maine
Time Inc. and Hearst Enterprises will work with landowners in Maine to help them achieve third-party forest certification.
20% of Land Deforested in the Brazilian Amazon is Regrowing Forest
At least 20 percent of land deforested in the Brazilian Amazon is regrowing forest, reports Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE).
Flowering Permit for Important Biomass Crop Awaiting Evaluation
The permit filed for ArborGen’s Freeze Tolerant Eucalyptus will determine if existing field trials will be allowed to flower.
Greenpeace’s Conservation-based Economy in Boreal Forest
Agency seeks to protect the health and integrity of forests, and guide consumers and the industry towards a new era of sustainability and accountability.
Trees are the Answer
Greenpeace founder Dr. Patrick Moore spoke at AbitibiBowater Sept. 08 event about how forests can play a powerful role in the environment.
What is Chain of Custody?
This diagram from Graphic Communications shows the trail of certified paper from the forest to the printer.
Primary Forest Certification Systems
A comparative look at FSC, SFI, PEFC, and CSA, and how they operate.
SFI Chain of Custody Guidelines
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative provides insight into how to become certified by the SFI program.
Understanding FSC CoC Certification and Labeling
This document from Verso Paper breaks down the Forest Stewardship Council’s Chain of Custody definitions and requirements.
Understanding PEFC
Get to know how PEFC is committed to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third party forest certification.
PEFC Position Paper: Conversions
Get an overview of the concerns, perceptions, and reactions surrounding paper conversions.
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